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Read MoreWhy Children Can’t Pay Attention to the Task at Hand
In a new study, researchers found that “distributed attention” wasn’t because children’s brains weren’t mature enough to understand the task or pay attention, and it wasn’t because they were easily distracted and lacked the control to focus.
Read MoreTeenagers’ Motivation Dips in High School—Research Shows Supportive Teachers Can Really Help
Adolescents deal with physical and cognitive changes and can become increasingly distant from the adults in their lives. A new study looked at the role of teaching support.
Read MoreParents’ Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children’s Mental Health
Kids ages 9 to 11 who said their parents spent way too much on their smartphones were more prone to anxiety, attention issues and hyperactivity later on compared to the youngsters of parents who weren’t phone-obsessed, according to a new study.
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